EU Votes For Universal Phone Charger 358
SmartAboutThings writes "The European Union has voted in favor of a draft legislation which lists among the 'essential requirements' of electrical devices approved by the EU a compatibility with 'universal' chargers. According to a German MEP, this move will eliminate 51,000 tonnes of electronic waste. The draft law was approved by an overwhelming majority: 550 votes to 12. At the moment, according to estimates, there are around 30 different types of charger on the market, but manufacturers have two years at their disposal to get ready for the new restriction."
Re:Dumb (Score:5, Funny)
The problem with MicroUSB is that it has three sides.
You put it in, and it doesn't fit, so you turn it over.
You put it in again, it doesn't fit, so you turn it back over.
Now it fits.
I must be tired... (Score:4, Funny)
I read it as:
EU Votes For Universal Phone Charger
The draft law was approved by an overwhelming majority: 550 volts to 12.
Re:Dumb (Score:5, Funny)
My coworker assures me that this a known case of quantum superposition at macro scales. The USB plug is simultaneously in two different orientations at the same time. It was formerly only thought to happen to SVGA connectors when viewed from the side while uncomfortably squatting under a desk.